http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog Take a look at what's happening in San Buenaventura Tue, 13 Oct 2009 03:48:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, apparently many employees at the Oxnard DMV figured that it was and took the day off. The Ventura County Star reported that almost half of the 29 DMV employees didn’t show up for work today. It is Columbus Day, my calendar says so. But with only ... http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1901/is-today-a-holiday-or-not/ Our own Pierpont Inn will enjoy its 100th birthday celebration next year, but is getting its presents early, or should I say presence. This beautiful 99 year old Ventura landmark is getting renovations done, but these renovations seem to be stirring up old ghosts. The Arts and Crafts ... http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1896/pierpont-inn-celebrates-100-brings-its-own-presence/ Cindy Harris and Doug Fieg, wanted to protect their alpacas from the recent wildfires that were threatening their Windy Hill farm. Evacuating the animals would have put a lot of stress on then, so they tried something else. Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/09/24/one-california-farms-savv_n_298198.html http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1894/windy-hill-alpaca-farms-answer-to-fire/ Don't Drink and Surf But registration is open to the public in the Jim Beam Surftag US Series, taking place this Saturday, September 24. Join teams of the most experienced and talented surfers in California at Surfer's Point. Participants will include: - Chad ... http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1890/2009-jim-beam-surftag-us-series/ Moorpark, Calif. -- In the wake of wildfire evacuations in Ventura County, PETA is offering important advice for ensuring the safety of animal companions, which could help save the lives of cats, dogs, companion birds, and other animals who need to be included in evacuation plans: * In the event ... http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1886/peta-offers-wildfire-evacuation-advice-for-animals/ Winds spark new fires in Ventura County Santa Ana winds have created dangerous conditions as wildfire once again threatens home and 1,500 acres of property in the northwestern area of Moorpark tonight. Scattered ranches and homes were given evacuation orders. How many homes this involved was not specified although ... http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1879/new-wildfires-blaze-in-moorpark/ This video is graphic, and not for the weak stomach. But should be seen, especially by driving teenagers. Text-messaging while driving is becoming as dangerous as drinking and driving, in terms of inhibiting a teen’s driving abilities. 50% of teens admit to texting while they are driving. ... http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1877/graphic-video-warns-against-texting-while-driving/ The definition of a "green" job is one that pays a livable wage and has a net positive impact, either direct or indirect, on the environment, according to the Green for All website. That seems like the responsible thing to have these days. But in this economy, in which hundreds ... http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1871/green-jobs-for-ventura/ Thank you to the Point Mugu Naval Base Ventura County for giving the few lucky surfers who participated a chance to surf the normally off limit waves. See this for the full story and a list of the results of this exciting weekend. http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1867/complete-results-for-the-2009-point-mugu-surfer-contest/ Waves comparable to Hawaii's broke boards and tested the skills of surfers from all over at the annual Point Magu Surf Contest. See full story in the Ventura County Star. http://directoryofsanbuenaventura.com/blog/1860/surfers-see-awesome-waves-at-point-magu-contest/